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“The
future is bright with innovations in social interaction, health,
transportation and the internet of things. But nothing excites my
imagination as much as the potential for innovations in humanoid robotic
systems.”

What is Apptronik?

Apptronik
is a spin out from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of
Texas at Austin. We were founded in Early 2016 with the goal of
bringing forth the next generation of robots that will change the way we
live and work. Our team is made up of a diverse group with expertise
ranging in everything from robotics, business, art, to marketing. We all
share a passion for using technology to change the world.

Apptronik’s Vision

Apptronik
has a bold vision for the future. We believe that it is not Man vs.
Machine, but Man AND Machine that will take humanity into the next stage
of evolution. We want to build machines that empower humans to live to
our fullest potential. We are passionate about the role that technology
can play in our society, and are uncompromising in our commitment to
excellence in our engineering and products. We want to blur the lines
between art and technology, and build a company culture around pushing
the limits of what is possible.

Mr. Welch's Biography

Bill Welch is a retired Air Force Brigadier General and a long-time
executive level business leader and entrepreneur in Austin, Texas. As
CEO, he is responsible for guiding corporate governance, policies and
procedures, research and development, business development, sales, and
customer service.

Bill has experience in numerous roles as CEO, president, managing
partner or otherwise as senior executive in charge. As an entrepreneur,
he is recognized as the founder of successful business ventures in a
diverse range of businesses. He established his first business success
through an award winning 30-year career in commercial real estate. He
founded the nationally acclaimed aviation service company, Twomey/Welch
Aerocorp, and sold the company for profit in 1998. He and his wife
started a retail business that has operated profitably for the past 30
years. He also founded successful enterprises with interests in real
estate, ranching, fast food restaurants, and technology. The combined
value of business transactions completed through his business ventures
exceeds $1 billion.

A highly decorated career Air Force Reserve officer, Bill rose in rank
from the lowest enlisted level to become a general officer. Over the
span of his military career, he accumulated more than 1,000 hours of
flight time in the F-4 Phantom and commanded units at the squadron and
wing level and served as a major command director. Immediately after
9/11 he reported for active duty and was dispatched to the Pentagon to
lead a team responsible for developing the security plan for all USAF
installations and served as a consultant to security directors
throughout the Department of Defense. He was later deployed as
Commander of the 321st Air Expeditionary Wing where his assigned
aircraft were tasked combat missions in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He accumulated more than 100 hours
of combat flying time with his squadrons. His unit was awarded the Air
Force Outstanding Unit Award with a device for Valor and he was awarded
the Bronze Star Medal. In his final assignment before his retirement
in 2013, Brigadier General Welch served for three years as the Director
of Operations, United States Forces Korea and was in charge of planning
and executing wartime operations for all United States forces in the
Republic of Korea. He has extensive experience in the Asian Pacific
region and possesses excellent cultural skills and some language
ability.

Bill received his Bachelor of Science Degree, Cum Laude, from Boston
University and his Master’s Degree in Technology Commercialization from
the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business. He has
also completed studies at numerous senior military institutions
including the National Defense University, Air War College, Air Command
and Staff College; Joint Forces Staff College and completed executive
level training at the Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C.
and the Elliott School of International Affairs, at the George
Washington University, Washington, D.C.

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